Rockies' reliever could be the hidden gem of the 2026 trade market
Is it time for the Rockies to move on from a beloved high-leverage arm?
Rockies' reliever could be the hidden gem of the 2026 trade market originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After being DFA'd by both the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs during the 2024 season, Jimmy Herget was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies .
And while many pitchers hate pitching in Colorado, the RHP has made the most of it. Last season, he appeared in 59 games, tying a career-low 2. 48 ERA on 83.
1 innings of work. This season, he has picked up right where he left off. The reliever has appeared in 11 games so far this season, tallying a 1.
50 ERA on 12 innings of work, and he has gotten a shot to close out games, saving one so far. MORE: Rockies predicted to trade former Phillies, Royals All-Star to boost farm system Rockies' reliever could be the hidden gem of the 2026 trade market The Rockies are looking like a much better team, but they won't be postseason contenders. They are still a few pieces away from potentially cracking the postseason for the first time since the 2018 season.